The Wall Street Journal had previously explained the league wanted to suspend Watson indefinitely while targeting at least a year on the ban. That ended up being well short of the indefinite suspension that the NFL initially pushed for in the case. Why did Watson get a six-game suspension from the NFL, and what does it mean for him and the Browns? Here's what to know about Robinson's decision and how it will impact the league moving forward.ĭeCOURCY: Magnitude of Browns' brainless deal for Deshaun Watson coming into focus How long is Deshaun Watson suspended?ĭeshaun Watson was suspended for the first six games of the 2022 NFL season. The NFLPA announced it had responded to the NFL's appeal on Friday. Goodell, himself, could hear the NFL's appeal. Commissioner Roger Goodell will have to decide who will hear the appeal. 3, the NFL decided to appeal the six-game suspension. Initially, reports had indciated that the NFLPA was prepared to defend Watson and target the league's handling of off-field controversy by owners Daniel Snyder, Robert Kraft and Jerry Jones if Watson was suspended an entire year. The NFLPA will not appeal the six-game suspension levied against Watson. "We know Deshaun is remorseful that this situation has caused much heartache to many and he will continue the work needed to show who he is on and off the field, and we will continue to support him." "We respect Judge Robinson's decision, and at the same time, empathize and understand that there have been many individuals triggered throughout this process," the Haslams wrote. Watson's pattern of conduct is more egregious than any before reviewed by the NFL.īrowns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam came out in support of Robinson's ruling in a statement on Monday.
She noted that Watson's "non-violent sexual conduct" helped him avoid a longer suspension.Īlthough this is the most significant punishment ever imposed on an NFL player for allegations of non-violent sexual conduct, Mr. Robinson, who oversaw the Watson disciplinary hearings in June. The length of the suspension was the decision of retired federal judge Sue L. Watson had settled 23 of the lawsuits and was not facing criminal charges after two grand juries decline to charge him. The Browns will have to wait to see their new franchise quarterback take the field.Īccording to multiple reports, the NFL's disciplinary officer ruled Monday that Deshaun Watson would be suspended for the first six games of the 2022 season following civil lawsuits from 24 different massage therapists alleging sexual assault and misconduct.
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